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Maple Leafs return home for rivalry clash vs. Canadiens
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a chance to make up for one of the few blemishes from the successful road trip they just concluded when they host the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night.,The Maple Leafs are on a three-game winning streak after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Thursday to complete...

No. 8 Houston battles Florida St. after using break for 'reps, reps, reps'
Houston has had plenty of time to move past its three-day jaunt in the Players Era tournament during Thanksgiving week.,The eighth-ranked Cougars return to action on Saturday after a 10-day layoff when they take on a reeling Florida State team in the Houston Hoops Showdown. The game is being played ...

Hurricanes going through goalie debate with trending Preds up next
The Carolina Hurricanes are carrying three goalies on the roster, but the matter of finding the one most suitable for certain games might be their biggest task.,Frederik Andersen is considered the team's No. 1 goalie, but he hasn't been sharp at times recently.,So that could further complicate the g...

Red-hot Finley Bizjack guides Butler into clash with Boise State
Finley Bizjack is a former Big East All-Freshman selection and was Butler's fourth-leading scorer last season at 10.3 points per game.,But this year, Bizjack has risen to the top of opponents' scouting reports and still reached double figures seven times in the Bulldogs' first eight games.,The junio...

Northwestern seeks more grit in Big Ten home opener vs. Ohio State
Northwestern will aim to bounce back from a loss in its Big Ten opener when the Wildcats host Ohio State on Saturday in Evanston, Ill.,Coach Chris Collins promised the Wildcats (5-3, 0-1 Big Ten) will have a better effort against the Buckeyes (6-1, 0-0) than they showed in an 85-73 loss on Wednesday...

U.S. narrows Europe’s lead at World Champions Cup
Team Europe is clinging to a 1.5-point lead after the second day of the Skechers World Champions Cup as the United States used a strong day to chip into the margin.,All three teams in the competition have a shot at victory when they return Sunday to Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater, Fla. Eur...

Michael Jordan tells court he 'wasn't afraid' of NASCAR
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, as he cordially introduced himself to the federal courtroom in Charlotte on Friday, admitted it was his competitive side and novelty within the sport that emboldened a push for 23XI Racing to "challenge" NASCAR over what he perceived were violations of antitrust rules. ,Jorda...

World Cup draw takeaways: England, Croatia reunite in Group of Death
After months of anticipation, the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday gave us a much clearer picture of how next summer's tournament -- the first staged with a record 48 teams -- will play out.,There still is the business of six qualification spots, four coming from Europe and two more from FIFA's in...

No. 1 WR Chris Henry Jr. says he will sign with Ohio State
Chris Henry Jr., the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting class, said Friday he remains committed to Ohio State and will sign his national letter of intent with the Buckeyes.,Henry had been pledged to the Buckeyes since July 28, 2023, but Oregon and Southern California made strong last-minute ...

Bears WR Rome Odunze (foot) out vs. Packers
Chicago Bears top wide receiver Rome Odunze has been ruled out of Sunday's pivotal NFC North showdown against the host Green Bay Packers with a foot injury.,Odunze, who did not participate in practice throughout the week, will miss his first game of the season.,DJ Moore, rookie Luther Burden III and...

USMNT draws Australia, Paraguay as World Cup opponents
The United States men's national team will oppose Australia and Paraguay in Group D action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.,The fourth team in Group D will be the winner of an upcoming European playoff between Turkey, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo.,Friday's World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washingt...

No. 1 WR Ohio State Chris Henry Jr. says he will sign with Ohio State
Chris Henry Jr., the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting class, said Friday he remains committed to Ohio State and will sign his national letter of intent with the Buckeyes.,Henry had been pledged to the Buckeyes since July 28, 2023, but Oregon and Southern California made strong last-minute ...

Florida State QB Tommy Castellanos petitions NCAA for extra season
Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos is petitioning the NCAA to reconsider his request for an extra season of eligibility.,Castellanos contends he should be granted a fifth season since he played in only five games in 2022 as a freshman third-stringer at UCF. One was a spot appearance as an i...

Commanders turn back to QB Jayden Daniels vs. Vikings
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will make his first start in a month when he faces the host Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis, head coach Dan Quinn announced Friday.,Daniels last started for Washington on Nov. 2 when he sustained a dislocated left elbow during the late stag...

Draw held for '26 World Cup: 'Like 104 Super Bowls'
The 48 nations participating in the biggest FIFA World Cup ever next summer in North America were placed into 12 groups on Friday.,The drawing ceremony took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian prime m...

Cardinals rule out Kyler Murray for season; future in doubt
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's season is over, igniting debate about whether he might ever play in Arizona again.,Head coach Jonathan Gannon did not commit to Murray when asked if he'd be the team's quarterback in 2026. ,"I'm worried about the Rams," Gannon said Friday before Arizona's final p...

Providence set for 'fiery' game vs. Rhode Island in Ocean State Rivalry
December is the season for nonconference rivalry games in college basketball, but due to increasing roster turnover, players on Rhode Island and Providence are much less accustomed to their rivalry than the schools' fans.,Coach Kim English and Providence (5-4) will try to avoid a repeat of last year...

Avs looking to start new streak vs. red-hot Rangers
For the first time in more than a month, the Colorado Avalanche did not make enough good things happen to earn at least a point.,After taking their first regulation loss since Oct. 25, the Avalanche continue a four-game road trip Saturday afternoon when they visit the New York Rangers, who are seeki...

Reports: Ex-NBA champ Elden Campbell died by drowning
Elden Campbell, who won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons, died earlier this week in Florida by drowning, multiple outlets reported Friday.,His death was announced Wednesday with no cause given.,People magazine reported that Thomas Steinkamp, the chief of investigative services for Browar...

Yandex, MOUZ advance to BLAST Slam V semifinals
Team Yandex and MOUZ won their quarterfinal matches Friday to reach the final four at the $1 million BLAST Slam V event in Chengdu, China.,Yandex rallied for a 2-1 win over OG and MOUZ swept Natus Vincere to advance to Saturday's semifinals of the 12-team Dota 2 tournament that began on Nov. 25.,Yan...